MATCH INFO

Iran upset Brazil in straight sets

Iran win in straight sets against Brazil and claim their first season win in the FIVB Volleyball World League

Sao Paulo, Brazil, June 7, 2014 – Iran made
a great achievement to overcome Brazil in straight sets (25-18, 25-21, 25-22) in
their second duel in Pool A on the third week of the 2014 FIVB Volleyball World
League despite booming cheers from the thousands of supporters who rushed to
the Ibirapuera Gymnasium to cheer for the home team on Saturday.Iranian opposite hitter Shahram Mahmoudi
top scored again with 18 points, while Brazil’s Wallace Souza did not even
reach the double-digit mark with only nine points.Iran opened the set with full command of
the service and a strong showing of their defence that carried the Asian squad
to lead 8-6, while Brazil struggled with their reception. The home team
continued their struggle, this time on their attack as the Iranian block proved
to be difficult to overcome that allowed Iran to build a 14-11 lead. Even with
Murilo Endres entering the court, replacing Mauricio Silva, the Brazilian team
continued experiencing turnovers that helped the opposing side to secure the
first set 25-18.Iran's service game prevailed which
=helped their blocking against Brazil in the second set. Iranian middle Mohamed
Seyed led the charge at the net with a block to give them the 14-11 cushion.
The lead rose to 16-12 in the second technical timeout. Iranian captain and
setter Saeid Marouflakrani took over and easily orchestrated plays for his
team-mates to reach the 25-21 score line in their favour.In the third set, Brazil started with
Wallace and Bruno Rezende which shaped into an intense matchup with the Iranian
squad. Brazil led 6-4 but Iran improved on their blocking and defence to tie
the score at 15-all. The Brazilians encountered another reception setback that
allowed Iran to take the lead away 18-15. Iran managed controlled the remaining
plays until they clinched a 25-22 victory.

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